Wondering whether to use Google Lists or Google My Maps to create a custom travel map? Check out this side-by-side comparison of the top features!
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Google My Maps is a tool that lets you create a custom travel map with location pins. Use it for everything from brainstorming to creating a trip itinerary to navigating on the go. Here’s an overview of how to use Google My Maps to plan a trip, plus a tutorial (and video!) of how to set it up.
Here’s a little future trip inspiration for you! Sit back and enjoy this photo tour through northern Utah and Wyoming—plus a little peak of Idaho.
Keeping a travel journal is one of the best ways to process your travel experiences. Check out this this short list of travel journal writing prompts for self-reflection.
Got a Maine-lover on your gift list? Here are 10+ Maine gift ideas perfect for anyone on your list and great for any budget.
I stood on a sidewalk in Antigua, Guatemala on my first solo trip in 2012, and I pretended to look at something in a store window while I argued with myself about whether I would be brave. I so very much wanted to walk back to the man I had just passed—crouched on the sidewalk,…
Looking for the best gifts for outdoor lovers? Whether you’re searching for Christmas, a birthday, holiday, graduation, or another special occasion, this list of 25 gifts will hopefully spark some ideas for your nature-loving friend or family member! I definitely don’t want to promote the idea of buying stuff just for the sake of buying something,…
Looking for meaningful & sustainable gift ideas for travelers? 30+ holiday gift ideas that support small businesses, are eco-friendly, or help travelers connect with culture–for any budget!